At the conclusion of the Duwamish Tribe Salmon Bake For Justice fundraiser at the Longhouse Museum Friday, July 3, Tribe Chairwoman Cecile Hansen drove two large trays of freshly baked smoked salmon to the homeless encampment many call "Nickelsville."

She also threw in some fry bread and coleslaw.

"I'm worried- I hope they have enough water to drink," said Hansen as her eyes swept the primitive village in the hot sun.

Nickelsville is two miles southeast of the museum, where 2nd Avenue Southwest and West Marginal Way intersect. The encampment has been there since June 5 and its future at that location is in Gov. Chris Gregoire's hands as it sits on state land.

The Duwamish Tribe is raising money for the Duwamish Legal Fund for its court case to pursue federal recognition. Federal recognition would place the tribe on equal footing with other Northwest Native America tribes.

The Duwamish Longhouse and Cultural Center is located at 4705 West Marginal Way.